Re: [mou-net] Overwintering Robins in southern MN

[john c. nelson]

Christmas day Schimek Park near Good Thunder saw 12 robins clinging to  
their perches in a hackberry tree as a an unidentified hawk soared  
above. Over the weekend with snow gone from south slope of lawn a  
dozen or more eating what? in the grass. Never before had Robins at  
our place at this time of year. Sunday, another first here at this  
time. Four year old grandson noticed a small flock of birds high in a  
tree  near the house, catching the first sun of the day. Took a look  
with binoculars and they were Cedar Waxwings. Tuesday, 30th, First  
Redpoll since November- very uncommon in past years. Today highlighted  
by continued visits by a Flicker, 9 Cardinals, a Tree Sparrow, lots of  
Goldfinches 30+, Pine Siskins 50+, and the usual Downys, Red-Bellys,  
Hairys, BCC, WBN, BJ, DE Juncos H Finches, 5 Purple Finches,and a few  
HSP. My Grackle hasn't been seen since the really severe weather of  
last week.

John Nelson
South of Mankato MN
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